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R383 DRP

1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI66,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 DRP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa 1.0 MPI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 92,948 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 85,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 78,233 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 78,233 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI?

Based on 1,056 MOT tests across 221 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
5,890
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
221
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81
Stop lamp not working 51
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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R383 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 66,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 DRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R383 DRP?

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What year was R383 DRP registered?

R383 DRP is a 1997 Seat Arosa 1.0 MPI, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R383 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 DRP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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